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Jam Alley presenter Vinolia Mashego’s family speaks out – She was not ill, she died in her sleep

Popular 90s TV star Vinolia Mashego‘s family said they were devastated by her passing, especially because she was not at all ill at the time of her death.

Speaking to Eyewitness News, Mashego’s sister-in-law, Palesa Mashego confirmed that she suddenly died in her sleep on Saturday, 4 April, at her home in Mamelodi.

Vinolia Mashego

At the time, she was a presenter on Moja Love prank show Bheka Sikubambile.

“We are feeling very, very bad. Our hearts are really broken and her mom is hysterical.”

Vinolia Mashego

Mashego will be laid to rest on Friday, 10 April.

Mashego is survived by her parents, brothers and a 20-year-old son.

The SABC, whom Mashego worked for over two decades, has conveyed its condolences to her family.

In other news – Scandal! actor Given Stuurman welcomes his beautiful newborn baby Girl – Pictures

Congratulations are in order for Scandal! actor Given Stuurman after he and his girlfriend welcomed their first child into the world on Sunday evening.

Given Stuurman

The baby girl was born at Netcare Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg. Given, who plays the well-known character of Kgosi on the popular soapie, continue reading

Source: EWN

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